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Callum Turner, Bill Nighy join 'Emma' adaptation

Hollywood stars Bill Nighy and Callum Turner have been roped in for the new adaptation of "Emma".

Macon Blair to write, direct 'Toxic Avenger' reboot

Filmmaker Macon Blair has been tapped to write and direct the reboot of the cult classic "The Toxic Avenger".

KJo is technologically challenged: SRK

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has called his friend and filmmaker Karan Johar "technologically challenged" after the latter got slammed by social media users for liking a tweet which trolled the "Zero" actor.

Of a modernised Gita, Tibetan spies, executive success (IANS Books This Weekend)

Flick through a modern guide on the Bhagavad Gita that tailors ancient wisdom for modern life; journey with British spies in Tibet; and finally, learn why many young executives fail to be effective and how to thwart this.

Always good to be around Tim Burton's creativity, vision and imagination: Michael Keaton

Veteran actor Micahel Keaton says the only reason for him to be a part of the live-action reboot of 1941 Disney classic "Dumbo" was the opportunity to reunite with his "Beetlejuice" director Tim Burton. Keaton, who has also worked with Burton on two "Batman" films in the '90s, said it is always an enriching experience for him to collaborate with the celebrated director. "We worked together three times before. This is the fourth. He's not only a friend, I also think the experience of working with someone like Tim although there actually is no one like Tim is something most actors would jump at. "It's always a really good experience for me to be around that kind of creativity, vision and imagination. When you're working on a set with Tim, and the people he hires to surround him, you're reminded of why you do what you do," Keaton said in a statement. The 67-year-old actor said he was not a "Dumbo aficionado" when he boarded the project. He is playing V A Vandevere, a persuasive ...

'Kesari' collects over Rs 21 crore on opening day

Actors Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra starrer "Kesari" has raked in over Rs 21 crore at the box office on the first day of its release.

Johar roasted over liking anti-SRK tweet, says Twitter handle having 'technical problem'

Filmmaker and Shah Rukh Khan's one of the closest friends, Karan Johar, on Friday received flak from the superstar's fans for liking a tweet containing objectionable terms against the actor. Johar, who has always been vocal about his affection towards SRK, issued an apology after #ShameonKaranJohar started trending on the microblogging site. "Guys having a technical problem with my Twitter account. Strange things are going on. From uploading shoe picture and gibberish to liking tweets I haven't even read and would NEVER even acknowledge. "Please bear with me and I apologise for any inconvenience. Sorting it out asap," Johar tweeted. The post, which landed the director in trouble, compared the day one box-office performance of Shah Rukh's "Zero" and Johar's production, Akshay Kumar-starrer "Kesari". Johar has since unliked the tweet. Many of SRK fans expressed their anger on Twitter. "SRK faced criticism because of his friendship with Karan Johar. He was always there when he needed ...

Jasmin excited for leap in 'Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji'

Television actress Jasmin Bhasin says she is excited for the three year leap in the show "Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji"

KJo faces flak over an anti-SRK tweet, apologizes

Filmmaker Karan Johar, who has been slammed by social media users for liking a tweet which trolled superstar Shah Rukh Khan, on Friday apologized saying that there is a technical issue and he will personally never acknowledge such comments.

Actor Prakash Raj files nomination as Independent

South Indian multi-lingual actor Prakash Raj on Friday filed his nomination to contest the Lok Sabha elections from Bangalore Central constituency as an Independent.

Josh Brolin shares throwback Holi photograph

Popular for playing Thanos in Marvel's "Avengers" film series, Hollywood star Josh Brolin treated his Indian fans with a throwback photograph of him playing Holi in the country.

DK Films to launch 10 Indian Superheroes by 2020

With Superhero craze amongst youngsters increasing, it won't be wrong to expect an Indian-inspired Superhero soon. And DK Films, a Delhi based production house has already started working on it. The production house has made its first Indian Superhero series titled Mahakaal, which is based on Indian mythology.DK Films will soon be coming up with 10 more Indian Superheroes. These include Naari, She, Halt, Mr Suitboy to name a few.Founders of DK Films, Dushyant Kapoor and Ankit Vatsa say that their creations are inspired by their favourite childhood Superheroes. Thus, most of the series has a connection to 90s Superheroes. However, these are more focused on Indian Mythology.After 'Mahakaal', the makers launched 'Boom' which is made with an influence of the magic pencil shown in popular TV Show 'Shaka Laka Boom Boom'. Another character Mr Suitboy is an Indian Superhero with powers to get invisible. It is inspired by Anil Kapoor starrer Mr India. The formula seems to be a hit as ...

'De De Pyaar De' first look unveiled: Ajay Devgn recreates his iconic leg split

Ajay Devgan, on Friday, shared the first look of director Akiv Ali's upcoming romantic comedy 'De De Pyaar De.' It features Rakul Preet Singh and Tabu alongside Ajay who can be seen performing his iconic leg split.While the paring in itself seems remarkable, it is Ajay leg split that has caught our attention. For those who don't remember, the Bollywood star first did a leg split between two bikes in 1991 in his film 'Phool Aur Kaante'. He recreated the famous scene for Rohit Shetty's 'Golmaal' franchise.Sharing the poster on his Instagram page Ajay wrote, "Don't try this at home! #DeDePyaarDeFirstLook In cinemas 17th May, 2019.[?]In the poster, it seems like Ajay's character is juggling between two women of different ages, Rakul, who can be seen sitting on a glamorous sports car, and Tabu, who is sitting on a vintage car.The film is coming straight from the makers of romantic comedies like 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' and 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety'.The film is scheduled to hit the big screens ..

Gully Boy' gave us great push but we shouldn't be dependent on it: DIVINE

Zoya Akhtar's "Gully Boy" brought Mumbai's underground hip-hop scene to the mainstream and rapper DIVINEwhose life, along with rapper Naezy, inspired the filmsays they should now make use of the recognition and not be "dependent" on it. The film, headlined by Ranveer Singh, chronicled the story of the rise of a rapper from Dharavi. "Gully Boy" emerged as one of the most critically-acclaimed films of the season and has helped put the spotlight on the hip-hop culture, which was hitherto ignored. DIVINE says, thanks to the film, the artistes aren't "alien anymore" and are now in the mainstream, with hip-hop reaching all corners of the country. "The movie was a great push for us but we should not be dependent on the movie anymore. We should do our own thing. A mainstream movie came about us and now everybody knows about this scene in Mumbai. "Now every city should be pushing and putting themselves out there because now there is an audience who is ready to listen," DIVINE told PTI. The ...

Ajay Devgn recreates his 'Phool aur Kaante' stunt

Actor Ajay Devgn has recreated the signature stunt from his debut film "Phool Aur Kaante" in the first look of his upcoming romantic comedy "De De Pyaar De".

It's a great shame: Danny Boyle on 'Bond 25' exit

Director Danny Boyle has opened up about his exit from "Bond 25", calling it a "great shame". The Oscar-winning filmmaker had in August last year dropped out of the project along with his frequent collaborator, screenwriter John Hodge, over "creative difference" with the producers. He was supposed to start shooting in December. Boyle was replaced by "True Detective" and "Maniac" director Cary Joji Fukunaga on the film. In Empire Magazine's May issue, the 62-year-old director said he learned a lot about himself from his experience on the project. "I work in partnership with writers and I am not prepared to break it up. We were working very, very well, but they didn't want to go down that route with us. What John Hodge and I were doing, I thought, was really good. It wasn't finished, but it could have been really good. You have to believe in your process and part of that is the partnership I have with a writer," Boyle said. "So we decided to part company, and it would be unfair to say ..

Julianne Moore wanted to wear fat suit in 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?': Richard E Grant

Actor Richard E Grant has said one of the reasons for Julianne Moore's exit from the film "Can You Ever Forgive Me?" was her decision to wear a fat suit and a fake nose to look like her character. Moore was originally supposed to play the lead character of literary forger Lee Israel in the movie, a role that ultimately went to Melissa McCarthy. Nicole Holofcener, who co-wrote the film's screenplay with Jeff Whitty, was set to direct the project. The 58-year-old actor, however, left the film, while Holofcener vacated the director's chair for Marielle Heller. Appearing on "Watch What Happens Live" earlier this month, Moore had said that she was "fired" by Holofcener from the film. Grant, who was nominated for an Oscar for the film, said at an event on Wednesday that Moore was forced to leave the project as she wanted to wear a fat suit and a fake nose to embody the character, reported BBC. "Julianne Moore wanted to wear a fat suit and a false nose to play Lee Israel and Nicole ...

Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari' become the biggest opener of the year, mints 25cr on day 1

Bollywood powerhouse Akshay Kumar has done it again. His latest film 'Kesari' earned 21 crores on its opening day making the movie the top grosser of 2019 till now.The historical drama has collected Rs. 21.50 crore at the box office. According to Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film featured on 4200 screens across the world, with 3600 in the country and 600 abroad as reported by.Sharing the magic numbers on his Twitter handle, Taran wrote, "#Kesari roars...Sets the BO on ......Emerges the biggest opener of 2019 [so far]...After limited shows in morning/noon [#Holi festivities], the biz witnessed massive growth from 3 pm/ 4 pm onwards...Evening shows saw terrific occupancy...Thu Rs. 21.50 cr. India biz."[inline image]The Akshay Kumar starrer movie was released on March 21 2019, with Parineeti Chopra who had a brief guest appearance in the movie, as the wife of the actor's onscreen character Havildar Ishar Singh.The movie is a historical drama based on the 1897 ...

Noah Centineo in talks to play He-Man in 'Masters of the Universe' reboot

Actor Noah Centineo is in negotiations to play He-Man in Sony Pictures and Mattel Films' "Masters of the Universe" reboot. Adam and Aaron Nee are directing the film, reported Variety. The movie is based on Mattel's famous toy line that spawned a successful animated TV series (1983-85) as well as a 1987 film. The story revolves around the warrior He-Man, the only hope of a magical land called Eternia. Dolph Lundgren featured in the original movie as the title character, while Frank Langella played the villainous Skeleto. Escape Artists' Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, and Steve Tisch, as well as DeVon Franklin will be producing the project.

K-pop star arrested over sex video scandal

K-pop star Jung Joon-young was arrested over allegations that he shared sexually explicit videos of women filmed without their knowledge or consent, South Korean police said.